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Easy Basil Pesto

This basil parsley pesto makes a quick easy sauce or dip and can be used in so many ways.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Condiments, Marinades
Servings 1 cup
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup parsley (adds little flavor but extra vitamins. Can omit just increase the basil to 2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add basil, walnuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a food processor.
  • Pulse ingredients until slightly combined. Then scrape down bits stuck to the sides of the bowl.
  • Blend for 30ish seconds while drizzling olive oil through the chute. The longer you blend the smoother the pesto will be.
  • Taste and adjust salt. Pulse more until desired texture is achieved.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
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